5 Days Ephesus – Pamukkale – Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul

Your journey begins early in the morning as you depart from your hotel to Izmir airport. Upon arrival, you'll be whisked away to the ancient city of Ephesus, where you'll explore the Arcadian Way, Roman Baths, Temple of Hadrian, the Celsius Library, and the Antique Theatre. In the afternoon, you'll visit the charming Sirince village, known for its quaint houses. As the day concludes, you'll be transferred back to your hotel in Kusadasi for dinner and overnight stay.

After breakfast, you'll be taken to Hierapolis, an ancient Greco-Roman city built atop hot springs. Here, you'll explore the large necropolis, Great Baths, Frontinus Street, Theatre, Martyrion of St. Phillip, and the antique pool known as Cleopatra's pool. The day concludes with a barefoot walk on the travertines, terraces of carbonate minerals left by flowing water. You'll then retire for dinner and an overnight stay in Pamukkale.

After breakfast, you'll depart for Cappadocia, stopping en route in the city of Konya, home to the Whirling Dervishes. Here, you'll visit the Selimiye Mosque and the Mevlana Museum before continuing your journey to Cappadocia, where you'll spend the night.

Day four offers an optional early morning hot air balloon flight for a breathtaking view of the valleys and the region. The day's exploration begins at Red Valley, known for its famous rock-cut churches and stunning fairy chimneys. You'll then visit Cavusin, a Greek village famous for its rock-cut churches. After lunch, you'll explore Ozkonak, the largest underground city in Cappadocia, and Pigeon Valley, known for its dovecotes. The day concludes with a visit to Ortahisar Castle, the biggest mass fairy chimney in Cappadocia, before retiring for the night in Cappadocia.